Corrections & Amplifications

Updated Oct. 29, 2005 12:01 a.m. ET

UNITED NATIONS Under-Secretary-General Jean-Bernard M&eacute;rim&eacute;e, a French national accused of wrongdoing in the latest oil-for-food report, declined to comment for an article Friday, citing his involvement in an ongoing investigation by a French magistrate. The article incorrectly said that he couldn't be reached for comment.

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WAL-MART STORES INC. Chief Executive Lee Scott pledged to reduce greenhouse gases at existing stores and distribution centers around the world by 20% over the next seven years....